It happens that when pain occurs, the patient rushes not to the hospital, but to the nearest pharmacy. Pharmacists offer drugs based on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as an anesthetic. These include Naproxen. Analogues of this drug will be presented to your attention today.
Cure in brief
Naproxen is available in the form of tablets and gel for external use. One pill contains 250 or 500 mg of active ingredient. The gel is available in a concentration of 10%. Both drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have an analgesic, antipyretic effect and are able to eliminate inflammation.
Practice shows that the drug Naproxen is not often bought by patients. Analogues of this medication are much more popular. In vain, because the claimed medicine does its job perfectly. Hisused for fever and inflammation caused by various causes. Also, the medication effectively eliminates pain (in muscles, head, teeth, bones, in women, in the postoperative period). The medication is symptomatic. He does an excellent job with the task, but does not affect the course of the disease itself.
"Naproxen": analogues
Analogues of the drug are called medicines that can replace the claimed remedy in the treatment of various diseases. There are tools that can be called an absolute alternative. They contain in their composition the same active ingredient as Naproxen, but in different volumes. These include:
- "Nalgezin";
- "Nalgezin forte";
- Sanaprox;
- "Probene";
- Apranax and others.
It can also be said that medicines based on naproxen, ketorolac, ibuprofen, as well as Sulindak are analogues. Despite the fact that medicines have a different composition, they all have the same effect on the human body, cope with the same symptoms. Let us consider in more detail the substitutes and generics of the claimed remedy and compare them.
"Nalgezin" and "Nalgezin forte"
Unlike the claimed Russian drug Naproxen, analogues of Nalgezin and Nalgezin forte are produced in Slovenia. The active ingredient in the drugs is the same, but its amount is different. In tablets "Nalgezin" is present275 mg of naproxen, and in the "Nalgezin forte" - 550 mg. The cost of medicines also differs. Naproxen costs consumers 200 rubles for 30 tablets, and 20 Nalgesin pills cost 300 rubles. Despite this foreign tool is more popular than its inexpensive predecessor.
Sanaprox
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug "Sanaprox" - a substitute for the drug "Naproxen-acry". It is quite difficult to find analogues with such a trade name in modern pharmacy chains. Consumers say that even if they wanted to, they could not find this medicine. It is the inaccessibility that distinguishes it from the original tool. Also, a feature of the drug "Sanaprox" is that it is produced in 60 pieces per pack.
According to consumer opinion, this medication caused more adverse reactions than Naproxen tablets. Perhaps that is why the product has become unavailable for purchase.
Unique "Pentalgin"
What other analogues do Naproxen tablets have? Generics include in their list a popular remedy with the trade name "Pentalgin". This drug differs from the original in composition. In it, in addition to naproxen in the amount of 100 mg, there is paracetamol, drotaverine, pheniramine and caffeine. Tablets "Pentalgin" are positioned as a cure for colds and flu. They have a complex effect on the patient's body: they relieve pain and fever, eliminate spasm and allergic manifestations, as well as invigorate and increase efficiency. Tablets quantity 24pieces can be purchased at an over-the-counter pharmacy for 200 rubles. Unlike Naproxen, which can be taken for two weeks, Pentalgin is only valid for 5 days.
Among consumers, this drug is very popular. Users praise it, calling it efficient and fast. Tablets "Pentalgin" take pride of place in the home first aid kit of many people.
Preparations for external use
If you need to replace "Naproxen" (gel), you can choose the following analogues:
- Artrosilene (400 rubles);
- "Ben-Gay" (100 rubles);
- Butadion (250 rubles);
- "Quickgel" (220 rubles);
- Viprosal (400 rubles);
- Voltaren (300 rubles) and many others.
Distinguishes these medicines from the claimed remedy by the active substance and method of application. Some medicines can be used for a long time, while others are suitable for short-term use. Note that "Naproxen gel" is acceptable for treatment for a period of two weeks.
Other substitutes
If for some reason the claimed medicine does not help you, it recommends replacing the Naproxen preparation with another remedy. Analogues of the drug can be chosen very different. The pharmacological market is replete with painkillers and antipyretics. Medicines of this plan are leaders in sales. The following remedies can be called an alternative to Naproxen pills.
- Voltaren,"Diclofenac", "Ortofen" - medicines based on diclofenac. They are considered the most effective drugs for joint and muscle pain, but are not suitable for long-term use, unlike Naproxen. The drugs have many side effects and are contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
- "Bystrumcaps", "Ketonal", "Flexen", "Flamaks" - medicines based on ketoprofen. Medicines have not only an analgesic effect, but also a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. They are used for various kinds of pain, do not affect the structure of the joint and cartilage.
- "Mig", "Burana", "Nurofen" - drugs with ibuprofen in the composition. These medicines are more popular than Naproxen. They are often used to treat young children. Tolerability of drugs is good, and the likelihood of adverse reactions is low. These remedies are often prescribed for fever.
- "Nise", "Nimuleks", "Nimesil" - medicines based on nimesulide. These drugs have a selective analgesic and pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. What distinguishes them from "Naproxen" is that some doctors recognize the declared funds as dangerous. So, for example, foreign doctors classified them as illegal drugs.
- "Ketorol", "Ketanov" - products with Ketorolac. They are used only in case of very severe pain due to the high likelihood of adverse reactions. Medications with Ketorolac are potent painkillers.
Summarize
Naproxen is often used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, but can alsoused for other pathologies accompanied by high fever or pain. Perhaps the most important difference between this medication and other oral NSAIDs can be called the possibility of a two-week use. Reviews of this medicine are good. Many consumers who are no longer helped by products based on ibuprofen, paracetamol, analgin, are very satisfied with the drug "Naproxen". Users say it works quickly, is targeted, and has a lasting effect. If you have complaints about your he alth, then consult a doctor to select the appropriate pain reliever, as now there are a great many analogues and interchangeable drugs.
